Ribeiras do Morrazo

Spain · IGP · Galicia · 8 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Oceanic-humid climate: ~2,100 sunshine hours, rainfall of 1,300–1,800 mm, and a narrow thermal range (7.3–25.7 °C) during the growing season.
The surrounding mountain ranges buffer summer rainfall and introduce a Mediterranean influence in summer, with mean temperatures of ~18 °C.
Hillside vineyards with gentle slopes, almost always below 150 m above sea level, planted in moderately acidic, permeable soils of loam or sandy-loam texture.
The lithological substrate is dominated by Hercynian granite outcrops and sparsely metamorphosed sedimentary rocks.
Distinctive growing conditions include sandy soils and dune formations, as well as granite-rock hillsides, characteristic of the zone.

Human factors

The varieties employed are exclusively indigenous, adapted to the coastal environment and used as a defining human differentiating factor.
Traditional training and pruning methods favour low-growing forms and high vine density in order to maximise exposure to maritime influences.

Product characteristics

Whites: bright golden-yellow hues, floral and fruit aromas, a light and fresh palate, with citrus notes on the finish.
Reds: medium-depth colour, cherry-red tones with violet highlights, medium structure, aromas of red and wild fruits, and a lightly tannic finish.

Terroir / wine link

Hercynian granite soils, permeable and moderately acidic, promote freshness and aromatic expression in both whites and reds.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.